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Leaning on Character and Supporting Growth: Grow America, an SBA Loan, and a Lot of Lights
September 3, 2025
After expanding Crescent Lighting Supply to be one of the largest lighting distributors in Washington state, Grant Jones and the Crescent ownership group wanted to continue their growth by purchasing the largest lighting distributor in Arizona.
From Intern to Division Manager: How Grow America Training Helped Transform Roy Hackworth’s Career
September 3, 2025
Grow America training helped Roy to confidently initiate a myriad of projects over two decades, including the revitalization of Broadway Square and the Pendleton community in Cincinnati.
Request for Proposals: Seattle Area Municipal Investment Fund (“MIF”) (Federal Award: 84094201) CFDA: 66.957 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: National Clean Investment Fund
August 29, 2025
Grow America is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to support a Seattle-area collaboration with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., Inc. for the establishment of a local program for the purposes of providing financial assistance to qualified projects and conducting market-building, predevelopment, and program administration activities.
Grow America and CDFA Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Development Finance
August 22, 2025
Grow America and the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) are proud to announce a new strategic partnership to strengthen the field of community and economic development nationwide.
Level-Up Your Skills for Exponential Impact: Training for Development Professionals
August 20, 2025
Grow America’s certification programs and courses bridge the gap between economic concepts and real-world application by applying training best practices and innovations honed through our decades of experience.
Training Tips: Improve Small Business Loan Approvals with Better Tax Return Analysis
August 15, 2025
When loan applications are rejected due to problems with financial documentation, sometimes, the problem isn’t actually with the business’s financials—instead, it’s in the way the financials are interpreted and analyzed.
Community partner inquiry form
August 12, 2025
Thank you for your interest in developing a program with Grow America. Please fill out the form below to tell us about your idea.
How to Negotiate/Modify Repayment Terms with Vendors
August 6, 2025
We’re always in your corner as you strategically negotiate with your vendors to make your payments and improve your cash flow.
5 Simple Steps to Stop Money Leaks in Your Small Business
July 9, 2025
Just like personal streaming services you intended to cancel after the free trial, business expenses operate similarly, but the stakes are significantly higher.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Small Business Profits
July 2, 2025
Ensuring that your business is profitable is about more than staying afloat—it’s about creating a sustainable financial future for you, your family, and your employees.